English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples
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A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
"The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert."
a great victory or achievement
"Winning the championship was a moment of triumph for the team."
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
"The team was triumphant after winning the championship."
Of little value or importance.
"He often gets upset over the most trivial matters."
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
"The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes."
a group of people, animals, or things moving together
"A troop of soldiers marched down the street."
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
"She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition."
relating to or characteristic of the tropics; hot and humid climate
"They spent their vacation on a tropical island surrounded by palm trees."
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
"Bangladesh is located in tropical regions."
Causing difficulty, annoyance, or worry.
"The troublesome child refused to follow the rules."
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
"Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing."
a brass musical instrument with a bright sound; to proclaim loudly
"The band played the trumpet loudly at the parade."
having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting
"She was too trustful and believed everything he said."
Able to be relied on as honest or truthful.
"She is a trustworthy friend who never lies."
telling or expressing the truth; honest
"He gave a truthful account of the incident."
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
"Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly."
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
"The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless."
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
"She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm."
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
"The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden."
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
"The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up."
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
"Polar bears roam across the icy tundra."
a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head
"The Sikh man wore a colorful turban."
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
"Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor."
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
"Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor."
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
"We grew turnips in our vegetable garden."
the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity
"The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up."
the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company
"The company reported a high turnover in its sales department."
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
"She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone."
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
"We need to tweak the design slightly."
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
"She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick."
the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline
"We walked along the beach at twilight."
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
"The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas."